Entrance Requirements

Students seeking admission to the graduate program in Political Science must, under normal circumstances, meet the basic requirements of Graduate Studies specified on page 22 of this Catalogue. In addition the following are required:

1. A combined (V + Q) GRE score of 900,

2. At least two letters of recommendation that discuss your suitability for graduate study,

3. A writing sample of scholarly work.

The curriculum is organized around five areas of concentration: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public Administration.

A student majoring in Political Science may choose from: Master of Arts, Plan I and Master of Arts, Plan II. The Department reserves the right to substitute a block of twelve additional hours of course work in lieu of the thesis requirement.

Master of Arts, Plan I. The student will normally have a major of at least eighteen hours within two areas of concentration in Political Science and a minor of twelve hours in a supporting field. A comprehensive examination will be given over the major and minor areas.

Master of Arts, Plan II. This degree plan is designed for prospective junior and senior college teachers, students planning to pursue a doctoral program, and those preparing for a career in government service. Under this plan, the student takes at least thirty hours in Political Science. A comprehensive examination will be given over the major area of concentration and two minor areas.

Graduate Curriculum. The 400 level courses in Political Science (POL) open to graduate students are indicated; consult the undergraduate catalogue for the descriptions.